Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Smithville Educator of the Year Award. The recipient of this award will be presented at the Smithville Community Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Any Chamber member or citizen of the Smithville area may submit a nomination.

The selection criteria are as follows:

1.Educator of students at a public or private organization within the Smithville city limits, from Pre-K through Grade 12. Can include educators in childcare/daycare facilities, preschools, public and private schools.

2.Nominees will be rated on the degree that they demonstrate excellence in education in the following four (4) areas:

·Demonstration of commitment to student success and love for learning

·Exhibition of the quality and/or innovation of an educational program or entity

·Demonstration of supportive and caring attitude toward students

·Demonstration of support for the school mission and vision

3.Membership affiliation of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce is not a requirement for the nominee.

4.Please describe to us in the space below, why you feel the individual you have nominated deserves the Educator of the Year Award.

5. The Chamber office must receive entry no later than Friday, March 16, 2018, 12:00 p.m.